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Kern Valley Accomodations

Kern Valley Area Campgrounds

Many Kern Valley area campgrounds can be reserved online using the National
Recreation Reservation Service -- a reservation service for the
the USDA Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service,
Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation outdoor recreation
facilities and activities. Reservations may also be made by phone at
(877) 444-6777.

Upper Kern Campgrounds

There are various camping options available on the Upper Kern,
north of Kernville. In addition to several USFS campgrounds (USFS
map), and private campgrounds, there are also unimproved (dispersed)
sites along the River. The USFS Campgrounds are Headquarters, Camp Three,
Hospital Flat, Goldledge, Fairview, and Limestone. For more details,
directions and descriptions, see the Canyon Connection's: Camping
on the Upper Kern River. Some of the USFS campgrounds may be reserved
through the National
Recreation Reservation Service.

Two private campgrounds are located in Kernville. Both have showers.
RiverView RV Park is located in town just north of the bridge.It
has individual campsites, and trailer hookups available. Phone is (760)
376-2345. Frandy Park is
located just south of the bridge, across the river from Riverside Park.
Individual and group sites are available. Phone is (760) 376-6483.

The following USFS Campgrounds are located on the west shore of Lake
Isabella, between Hwy 178 and Kernville: Main Dam, Pioneer Point, French
Gulch, Hungry Gulch, Boulder Gulch, Tilly Creek and Live Oak. (USFS
map). All have showers. Fees are about $15/night. Reservations may
be made through the National
Recreation Reservation Service.or by calling (877) 444-6777. For
more information, see the Canyon Connection's: Camping
on Lake Isabella.

Lower Kern Campgrounds (approximately
20 minutes from Kernville)

Camping is available at the race site at Hobo Campground. Reservations
may be made through the National
Recreation Reservation Service.or by calling (877) 444-6777. Approximately
1.5 miles upstream of the race site is Sandy Flat Campground (first come-first
served).